Compound Identification
SMILES
CC(=O)S[C@H]1C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC(=O)[C@@]3(C)CC[C@@H]2[C@@]2(C)C=CC(=O)C=C12
InChIKey
InChIKey=IJAFBDRHWPJLPE-ZYVPZICASA-N
Formula
C21H26O3S
Mass
358.5
Taxonomic Classification
Taxonomy Tree
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Kingdom
Organic compounds
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Superclass
Lipids and lipid-like molecules
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Class
Steroids and steroid derivatives
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Subclass
Androstane steroids
- Level 5 Androgens and derivatives
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Subclass
Androstane steroids
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Class
Steroids and steroid derivatives
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Superclass
Lipids and lipid-like molecules
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Superclass
Lipids and lipid-like molecules
Class
Steroids and steroid derivatives
Subclass
Androstane steroids
Intermediate Tree Nodes
Not available
Direct Parent
Androgens and derivatives
Alternative Parents
3-oxo delta-1,4-steroids 17-oxosteroids Delta-1,4-steroids Thioesters Cyclic ketones Carbothioic S-esters Sulfenyl compounds Carboxylic acids and derivatives Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-1,4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - 17-oxosteroid - Oxosteroid - Delta-1,4-steroid - Carbothioic s-ester - Ketone - Cyclic ketone - Thiocarboxylic acid ester - Carboxylic acid derivative - Sulfenyl compound - Thiocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Organosulfur compound - Organooxygen compound - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as androgens and derivatives. These are 3-hydroxylated C19 steroid hormones. They are known to favor the development of masculine characteristics. They also show profound effects on scalp and body hair in humans.
External Descriptors
Not available